Requisition ID: R10170449
Category: Program Management
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States of America | Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman, Mission Systems, Marine Systems is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Technical Services Project Manager to direct and manage activities associated with the Strategic Launcher Program Office. This position will be located in Sunnyvale, CA or Cape Canaveral, FL.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You have the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and you are comfortable engaging with the internal and external customers.
Responsibilities include the following:
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with program/project managers, functional managers, and customers
Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
Ensures that contract requirements are met by directing, requesting, motivating or in other ways effecting desired action by all participating functional organizations and/or suppliers which are necessary to meet project requirements.
Acts as primary customer contact for project activities, leading project status review sessions with internal management and customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance
Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives
Leads and directs project teams and provides technical and analytical guidance.
This position can be filled as a Principal or Senior Principal.
Principal Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship required
Senior Principal Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience
Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of TRIDENT II Launcher Subsystem and Support Equipment
Design and operational knowledge of Navy Programs
Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
Salary Range: $92,600 - $172,300
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $199,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.